MU football and baseball gain local commitments (adding baseball with some more info and stats)

The Monmouth University football and baseball programs have received verbal commitments from Shore Conference athletes.
Raritan High School running back/linebacker Jesse Raymond and kicker Eric Spillane of
Colts Neck have said they will attend Monmouth and Middletown South centerfielder Craig Sweeney has also verbaled to Monmouth according to Eagles coach Ryan Spillane.
Raymond, six-foot, 190 pounds, rushed for 201 yards and three TD Friday night in the 26-14
win for Raritan (5-1) over Barnegat bringing his season total to 927 rushing yards and 15 TD.

Raymond, who said he has been recruited as a running back, said he also drew interest from Albany, Wagner Stony Brook, Fordham and Marist.
. Raymond ran for 1,164 yards and 11 TD last season.
“”They’re getting a very versatile player. I think he’s got a tremendous upside, excellent
work habits, and is very tough physically and mentally,” Raritan coach Bob Generilli said.
Spillane, has kicked one field goal and seven extra point this season for the Cougars (2-4).had 23 extra points and two field goals last year and 23 extra points and seven field goals as a sophomore with a long of 47 yards.

Spillane said he has hit from 60 yards in pre game warmups, won a place kicking camp
competition at Villanova with a 55-yarder, and was in the finals of an event at Stanford.

Spillane said he liked Monmouth’s location and its campus.
Sweeney a right-handed hitter, last season batted. 302 with four home runs, 22 RBI, and 14 stolen bases. As a sophomore he hit .430 with one home run, 17 RBI, four doubles and three triples.
“”He has unlimited potential,” Spillane said.

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About Tony Graham

Long time Asbury Park Press reporter of local high school and collegiate sports. Proud Phan of the 2008 World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies.

Re: Matt Plautz.. tallish player, seems to have good hands, working his way into the rotatation.. could be a main guy next year…as a true sophomore..

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